Bernau bei Berlin

BERNAU BEI BERLIN

State : Brandenburg
District (Kreis) : Barnim (until 1994 Bernau)
Additions: 1993 Birkholz; 2001 Ladeburg; 2002 Börnicke, Lobetal; 2003 Schönow

Official blazon
German	In Silber auf grünem Rasen ein sich teilender grüner Eichbaum mit goldenen Früchten, darüber schwebend der brandenburgische Adler mit Bewehrung und Kleestengeln in Gold, vor dem Stamm ein schreitender schwarzer Bär mit roter Zunge und Bewehrung.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 30, 1992.

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, known since 1347. The eagle is the eagle of Brandenburg, the bear is canting. The tree originally was a linden tree and is either a symbol of justice, or for the forests in the area.

A municipal stamp shown in 1892	A municipal stamp shown in 1892
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925	Postal cancellation 1988

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